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Children have many big changes in their young lives, starting nursery, pre-school and primary school are big steps and they can prove to be a bit of a challenge for the child and parents too. One of the best tools in the parent toolbox that can help with the preparation and adjustment period is communication, helping your child to be open about their emotions and giving support. The best time to talk is at bedtime, when distractions are minimal and when your child is thinking about everything the day held. Set aside some time for quiet discussions with your child...

Argos has a couple of great unboxing videos of our Hey Duggee and Twirlywoos toys that we thought we would share with you. These videos give you a fantastic idea of what each of the toys is like before you buy. The Hey Duggee toys, from the popular Cbeebies series in the unboxing video are the Hey Duggee suitable for children over 10 months old. The television show promotes learning, fun and exercise that all takes place at The Squirrel Club under the watchful eye of the leader, Duggee. Argos have three exclusive characters from the show, Betty, Tag and...

Time sure does move quickly, Christmas only seems like yesterday and here we are celebrating the start of the summer holiday. Many of our fans on Facebook are now gearing up to the start of the new school year, when their pre-schoolers will be heading off to big school and starting a new phase in their lives. For some the transition goes smoothly, others find it a difficult time and the tears in the playground usually belong to the parents. We thought we would share a few tips on how to help both the parents and the children embrace...

We’ve been enjoying some great sunshine here in the UK, with a spattering of showers and storms in-between. With the summer holidays on the way we can only hope for more good weather in the weeks ahead. This is great news for mums, dads and toddlers who are fed up of playing indoors, but it’s important to remember sun safety before the outdoor play begins. Here are a few tips we’d like to share with you and your friends on how to protect your toddler’s skin from sun damage. Pick a sunscreen that is at least SPF 30 and always...

﻿﻿ If you have children you’ve probably already seen the brand new advert for our Woof Woof Duggee and Talking Squirrel soft toys. But for those of you who haven’t seen it yet we thought we’d share it with you too. Woof Woof Duggee is available for pre-order right now, for £24.99. Orders will begin being sent out on the week commencing 13th July, so there’s not long to wait! He features well known sounds and phrases from the popular show, making him a must have soft cuddly toy for all Hey Duggee fans. If you pat Duggee on the...